April 24, 2026 - Family Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/24/26 (04:00 PM)

Elizabeth Green Elementary School

April 24, 2026

Our First Week Back!

We have started the final stretch of school! We are less than 2 months away from the summer break. There are a number of trips planned and many great activites being prepared in the classroom. I know we are going to have a fabulous end to the year.

As we get closer to May, please make sure you check the calendar for any upcoming PTO or school activities. We want to provide our students with as many fun learning activities before the summer is upon us.

For 4th grade parents, please keep an eye on your email and ParentSquare accounts. We have set up some exciting activities and we do not want you to miss the due dates. Information will be sent home soon.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Mr. Doran

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A Glimpse of our week!

E Green presents to the BOE - 6 Bricks by LEGO

This past Wednesday, Ms Dzwil, some 3rd grade students, and I had the opportunity to present to the BOE a new program that we are introducing to our school. We shared our beginning work with 6 Bricks by Lego. We talked about the work we are doing in 3rd grade, the learning that is taking place, and performed an activity with the BOE members. 6 Bricks will be introduced to other grades in the near future.

Thank you goes out to Amelia Brown, Oliver LeBrun, Jordan Mickens, Cameron Miller, Juliette Poglitsch, Penelope Rosado and Olivia Zegarra Benavides for helping with the presentation and working with the BOE members.

Here are some pictures from the event.

Beyond the Bell

This year, we ran a Beyond the Bell program at E. Green. A showcase was held in partnership with Rooster Company Students learned about farm to table dining and how this particular business in Newington provides healthy options for its community. Students completed a survey based on their strengths and preferences and worked across grade levels as artists, performers, and builders to create advertisements for families and the community to "Eat Local, Eat Healthy." Here are a few photos.

Past Photos!

Here are a few photos from the week before vacation!

Eversource - Junior Achievement Day!

Here are a few new photos from when Eversource visited for Junior Achievement Day.

April Students of the Month

Each month, teachers nominate a student of the month. This student displays attributes of being kind, setting a good example for others, and is an active participant in their learning. We compile all the nominees and the staff vote on our Outstanding Student of the Month who is honored at an awards' presentation at Town Hall with Dr. Brummett.

We also recognize students in our Kindergarten and Pre K. They are our Shining Stars. These are our youngest students who are learning all about the expectations of Elizabeth Green Elementary School. In their short time with us, they have done a fabulous job completing their work, being classroom leaders, and having an overall outstanding attitude.

Here are our Shining Stars:

Pre K - Brantley Kyle, Peyton Chojnicki, and Orlando Agustin Cruz

Kindergarten - Owen Brelsford, Weston Graff, and Cash Gregorczyk

Here are our nominees and our Outstanding Student of the Month:

First Grade - Kendrick Bialy, Jaflyn Frias, and Alan Rouleau

Second Grade - Jack Goldberg, Emilia Rambharak, and Maxwell Greenwood

Third Grade - Juliet Poglitsch, Addison Brelsford, and Riley Figueiredo

Fourth Grade - Nolan Johnson, Matthew Munger, Alessandra Luciano, and Ace Mclean

Our Outstanding Student of the Month is Alessandra Luciano. Congratulations to everyone!

Artist Spotlight - April

This month, we showcase 5 of our young artists. Congratulations goes out to:

Grade 2: Dominic Iturrino and Aaliyah Frink

Grade 3: Uriel Hidalgo Montero, Hazel Joseph, and Elly Rambharak

Upcoming Events

April 27: PTO Assembly - Parker Jones
April 28: Bolduc and Freese Field Trip to Lucy Robbins Welles Library
April 30: Lockwood Field Trip to Lucy Robbins Welles Library
May 5: Early Release Day
May 13: EG Spring Concert
May 19: Early Release Day
May 22: Field Day
May 25: Memorial Day - No School
May 29: Field Day - Rain date
June 3: Gr. 3 Field Trip to Hartford Science Center
June 9: Celebration of Learning
June 11: Gr. 4 Picnic
June 22: Last Day of School! Early Dismissal

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - This Weekend!

The Friends of the Library are having their Spring Book Sale this weekend at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center. Thousands of hardcover, softcover, paperback books, teen books and children’s books will be on sale, along with a selection of CDs, videos, audio-books and DVDs, as well as other special priced items. Payment by cash, check or credit are accepted.

Book Sale Hours:

Friday, April 24 (preview): 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission for Ages 14 and up - $10.00

Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Free admission

Sunday, April 26: 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. – Buy a Friends green bag for $12.00 and fill it up. Refills are $10.00

There will be a food donation bin to help support our Newington community in need available during this 3-day book sale. All donations will go to Newington Human Services.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Lisa Masten, Lucy Robbins Welles Library Director, at 860-665-8724 or LMasten@newingtonct.gov.

Walk To Cure Arthritis - May 3

One of our kindergarteners is sponsoring a team to cure arthritis on May 3rd. If you are interested in joining the walk or making a donation, feel free to scan the QR code in the picture. Help support Jillian in this fantastic cause!

World Dance Day

This coming Wednesday, April 29 is World Dance Day. Here is a presentation created by Sandra Pereirra that gives more information about the day.

Things to Know

Accepting Ace - Mrs. Serrano's New Book!

My third book, Accepting Ace is now available for purchase on Amazon! Join Ace and his fearless friends as they show us how simple acts of inclusion and friendship can bridge any gap. I am honored to have written a book focussing on a student with autism. I feel a deep sense of pride in this work and hope it serves as a meaningful tool for building empathy and acceptance for all.

https://a.co/d/0id2dVS0

Elizabeth Green PTO

Thank you to the parents and staff who reached out after our last meeting concerning the open positions on the executive board for the 2026-2027 school year. We are happy to report that we have secured nominations for the two open positions and voting will take place on May 5th. We are incredibly grateful for your support!

Our last PTO Meeting of the year is Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30pm in the Media Center. You may also join us via Google Meet here:

EG PTO Meeting

Tuesday, May 5 · 6:30 – 7:30pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/crp-sbfc-jem

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-313-9910‬ PIN: ‪505 849 123‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/crp-sbfc-jem?pin=3351584719811

Or join via SIP: sip:3351584719811@npsct.org

We are excited to welcome Parker “Basketball” Jones to E. Green on Monday, April 27th! Parker will give his presentation "Be Kind and Do the Right Thing" which has an emphasis on kindness and building a school community. Parker will give students the opportunity to practice being kind and doing the right thing through interactive games and activities. This was the PTO-sponsored assembly that was rescheduled from March due to snow.

Yard Goats tickets will be emailed to all families who purchased them for the 5/1 game. If you do not receive your tickets by Wednesday 4/29 please email egreenpto@gmail.com for assistance.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th - May 8th. This year the PTO will be theming the week around children's books with a treat or activity each day that week. Packets went home this week with Gratitude Cards that students can write a note or draw a picture for staff members. The PTO will assemble these into Gratitude Books for all staff members to be distributed during Appreciation Week. Please return these to the PTO by Thursday, April 30th. If you need more cards you can use the link here or email egreenpto@gmail.com and we will send more home. Thank you for supporting our amazing teachers and staff! Additional Cards: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2LaJEmjjAQ-LL7HOCZDFcfB_DzcN1OJ/view?usp=sharing

Birthday Smencils have sold out for this school year and will be discontinued next year due to a substantial price increase from the manufacturer. We are not able to fill any more orders than what we already have reserved.

Recess

Reminder: Our goal is to get outside each day for recess. As long as it is not too wet or cold, we will be going our each day. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Coats are needed when it starts to get colder. Thanks.

Lost and Found

Once again, we will have a Lost and Found rack in the cafeteria and can be accessed by all students during their lunch wave. Please remind your child to check the rack if they come home without an item of clothing. If you have any questions, please email bfigueiredo@npsct.org.

Changes to your child's dismissal

You can make changes to your child's dismissal by clicking the More Links Tab in ParentSquare. Here is the direct dismissal link.

Cafeteria Information

Each morning, we offer breakfast to our students. If a student would like breakfast, they are able to walk to the cafe and pick up a grab-n-go breakfast bag. Breakfast is $2 in most cases. If you do not want your child to get breakfast because they are eating at home, please send a note to your child's teacher.

Universal free lunch is no longer available to all students. Families are encouraged to complete an application to determine eligibility for Free and/or Reduced Lunch. Applications can be completed on-line here. Otherwise, the cost for school lunch is $3.25 at the elementary level. Parents/Guardians may apply funds to your child’s account either online or by sending a check/cash. Checks should be made out to Newington School Cafeterias.

Classroom Snacks/Celebrations

All classrooms are peanut/tree nut free. A snack containing peanut/tree nut may not be eaten in the classroom. At lunch, the cafeteria has designated tables for students with peanut/tree nut allergies. Parents of children with these allergies may opt to have your child sit at this table/s. Birthdays may be acknowledged with non-food items such as stickers, pencils, or other non-food items. Food is not accepted for birthday celebrations.

EG is a Title 1 School

Our school receives federal funds through the Title I grant. These are supplemental funds, which means they are used to provide additional resources to support identified students in achieving academic success in reading and/or math. Teachers communicate with parents/guardians of students who receive reading or math intervention and share progress throughout the year. We also collaborate with parents and families and seek feedback to improve services.

Parents/guardians also have the right to request information about your child’s teachers’ and paraprofessionals’ professional qualifications. All teachers at our school have been certified by the state of Connecticut as highly qualified. In addition, all staff members continue learning through professional development activities and are evaluated each year to make sure their teaching skills remain at the highest possible level. Furthermore, we will provide timely notice if a student has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet applicable State certification or licensure requirements.

Community Events

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